Workplace Wellbeing Policy

Employee Engagement – DPD is committed to engaging employees. This can be achieved through seeking employee feedback and through involving employees in the design of our employee well-being initiative. DPD has a dedicated well-being committee to work with Management on this area. Any individual who would like to get involved, should approach their manager for a confidential discussion on their own well-being in the workplace.

The company will regularly review data to identify any areas where a renewed focus on employee well-being is warranted. This may include a review of company-wide absenteeism/attendance data or actively sourcing employee feedback on specific issues. Where the business is experiencing change or heightened demands, the well-being of employees affected will be a key consideration.

The design, delivery and review of the employee well-being policy will have the full support of the senior management team.

Communication – DPD is committed to communicating its well-being policy to employees and to ensure that supports available are known to staff. Employees are encouraged to bring suggestions and feedback to the attention of management.

Absent management policy – DPD is committed to monitoring and managing absenteeism cases to ensure a timely and supported return to work. The company will assess resources such as occupational health referrals and other professional advice when necessary to support in the management of absenteeism.

Equality and Diversity policy – this policy outlines DPD’s commitment to a workplace free of any harassment and workplace bullying. The company’s commitment to embracing diversity in the workplace as well as the resources available to employees to address any concerns regarding potential breaches of the policy are outlined. The company will also ensure that it meets its obligations in relation to the provision of reasonable accommodation to any employees with a disability in the workplace. 

Health and Safety policy – DPD places the health and safety of it's employees in the workplace as of paramount importance. The Health and Safety policy along with the Health and Safety statement outlines DPD’s commitments and employees’ responsibilities in this regard.

Working Time policy – DPD’s policy on rest periods and break times can be found in the Company Handbook. The company will routinely ensure that employee work hours and break-times are compliant with legislation and consistent with a work environment that fosters employee well-being.

Communication – DPD will provide access to resources and information on workplace well-being on an ongoing basis. Such topics may include physical exercise, diet and mental health.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – In order to provide more specialised support to employees where needed, the company have engaged Laya Healthcare to provide a confidential service to DPD employees on areas such as counselling, financial information, legal information, career guidance and life coaching. Access details can be found here www.layaeap.ie access code – LAYAEAP.

Numerous Sports and Social events – (spa day, garden games, family day etc.)

Subsidised canteen

Discounted gym memberships 

Healthy eating promotions – ‘Fruit Friday’s

Lunch-time walks

Bike to Work Promotion

Mental Health Awareness Week

5k a day Challenge 

EAP – Laya Healthcare